West Africa’s Coup Wave: Burkina Faso junta leader Ibrahim Traoré told people to “forget” democracy, arguing it “kills,” as the region’s military power grows and ECOWAS ties fray after coups in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and Guinea. Electricity Crisis (Gambia): NAWEC says reduced electricity imports (up to 60MW) plus maintenance and fuel issues have cut supply by over 50%, with hospitals and water services prioritized and a gradual return expected by mid-June 2026. Low IMF Debt Watch: A roundup highlights African countries with relatively low IMF debt exposure, framing it as extra fiscal room for health and education spending. Drug-Precursor Seizure (South Africa): Border authorities intercepted about 713kg of methaqualone precursor, arresting three suspects after an eight-hour search. Space/Connectivity Policy (Starlink): Uganda’s Starlink licensing debate centers on whether a ground station and local routing enable lawful interception, taxation clarity, and security oversight. Bio-Data Ethics: A piece warns that “anonymous” health and DNA data can be re-identified using modern tools, raising concerns about research extraction from African populations. Food, AI, and Inclusion: A justice and peace official in Angola argues AI and modernization must not bypass hunger and basic education gaps.